This page explains a policy, a widely accepted standard that all contributors should normally follow.

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Always cite sources. Remember a reputable source goes a long way to establishing credibility. Sources are especially critical to genealogical research. Don’t think that no one will look up the source. In a large community there will always be those who verify sources. Any article that is missing citations can be flagged with the {{Source}} template.